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Rustic Arugula

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I ran out of lettuce today and went to check the garden. I knew it was a stretch, but kale was the backup if I could not find lettuce. And yet I did. The arugula seeds that I planted from Renee’s Garden years ago keep reseeding. And they are delicious in salads, on sandwiches, and even on top of pizza – trust me!

When compared to a lettuce without as deep a hue, like iceberg, arugula contains Continue Reading

White Bean and Kale Soup with Meatballs

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Thank you, Amy. You shared this recipe with me a while ago and I make it whenever someone in my house is sick. It is our “new” chicken soup and it tastes so good that I can’t wait to have the leftovers for lunch. Of course, I always have to share. Continue Reading

Six Bunches of Scallions

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It looks and sounds like a lot of scallions, but it is well worth the effort. This is my mother’s Ginger Chicken Recipe and it has been one of my favorites for decades. And what makes it taste even better is knowing Continue Reading

Red Pepper Rings

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We make “birds in a nest” for breakfast often, cutting a hole in a slice of bread and frying an egg in it. But I thought it was brilliant when I saw someone replace the bread with Continue Reading

Produce for a Healthy Smile

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I had some work done on a tooth today and I have a new commitment to taking care of them – and teaching my kids to do the same. Some of the best fruits and vegetables for tooth health include Continue Reading

Green Drinks

When someone in my family is feeling run down, they ask for a green drink. Tonight my son added a couple extras (clementines and cinnamon) to our favorite recipe. And we skipped the spinach (we did not have any). It was just as delicious and good. On day 81 of this 365 day project, I […]

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